Icom IC-9700
firmware v1.20
Icom · Released Oct 11, 2019 · First seen Sep 7, 2026
Source:
icomjapan.com
v1.20 is not the latest firmware for the Icom IC-9700: the current version is v1.50 (August 21, 2025). Go to v1.50
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Adds Share Pictures function, new DCS and XLX reflector types, and microphone PTT detection mode.
- Share Pictures function
- Reflector types DCS and XLX
- Microphone PTT detection mode
Written from Icom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Changes from Version 1.13
Added the Share Pictures function.
Added a Set mode item to detect the microphone PTT while transmitting using other than the microphone PTT.
Added Reflector types "DCS" and "XLX".
Detailed information is available here .
The programming software compatible with this firmware is available here .
To update the firmware
Thoroughly read 13. UPDATING THE FIRMWARE of the
ADVANCED MANUAL
and follow the instructions displayed on the IC-9700 LCD screen.
This update initializes the transceiver's settings. Save your current settings before updating the firmware, and then write it back to keep the previous setting on the updated firmware.
The firmware will be updated to the following versions.
Main CPU: 1.20
Sub CPU: 1.00
Front CPU: 1.00
FPGA Program: 1.05
FPGA Data: 1.00
DV DSP: 1.04
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- Changes from Version 1.13
- Added the Share Pictures function.
- Added a Set mode item to detect the microphone PTT while transmitting using other than the microphone PTT.
- Added Reflector types "DCS" and "XLX".
- This update initializes the transceiver's settings.
- Main CPU: 1.20
- FPGA Program: 1.05